NJPNI welcomes all students, teachers, and families back to school! Let’s have a safe and healthy 2022-2023 school year! If your child needs an appointment after hours, or on weekends, please ask us about CONCIERGE services available for special situations. We will do our best to accommodate!
Please call and ask about after hours appointments and concierge services if you have special needs! (973)326-9000 
Here's a breakdown of the different types of cephalohematomas in newborns:
1. Early Bird Bumps (Acute Hematoma): These appear right after birth, caused by pressure on the head rupturing tiny blood vessels.
2. Delayed Discovery (Chronic Hematoma):Â These show up days or even weeks later. Sometimes, an acute hematoma that wasn't noticed initially can develop into a chronic one.
Early diagnosis is crucial for both types. If left untreated, an acute cephalohematoma can develop into a chronic one.
Childhood head trauma is one of the most common problems that pediatricians, pediatric neurologists and pediatric neurosurgeons see every year. We see babies that fall off a bed or off a couch. We see toddlers who fall down the stairs. We see kids who fell off their bike or scooter. Please take the extra time to think about your kids and their brains. Many accidents can be avoided with preventive measures. If your child had a head injury and you need your child to be seen quickly, just call us! We can usually get your child seen within 24 hours or sooner if it is an emergency! Just call us at 973-326-9000. 
What is plagiocephaly?
Plagiocephaly (sometimes called deformational plagiocephaly or positional plagiocephaly) is a common and treatable disorder in infants.
Plagiocephaly develops when an infant’s soft skull becomes flattened in one area due to prolonged pressure on that part of the head. Many babies develop plagiocephaly by sleeping regularly in one position. There are other types of plagiocephaly, some of which are caused by a serious condition called craniosynostosis. In craniosynostosis, the deformity is caused by premature closure of the fibrous joints (“sutures”) between the bones of the infant.
Treatment for plagiocephaly usually includes special exercises, physical therapy, varying sleep position or wearing corrective helmets.
Click here for the complete article – https://www.njfamily.com/the-common-infant-disorder-every-parent-should-know-about/ 
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, according to Capute and Accardo’s Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Infancy and Childhood. Babies born prematurely, or with very low birth weight, are at higher risk of developing CP, as compared to normal birth weight babies delivered at term, according to TK.
The term “Cerebral Palsy” has Latin and Greek origins. The word “cerebral” comes from the Latin word for brain. The word “palsy” comes from the Greek word for paralysis, which literally means “loosen,” from the word paralyein, and its roots para (beside) and lyein (to loosen or untie).  Children with cerebral palsy often have a muscle weakness or abnormality caused by brain injury.
Click here for the complete article - https://www.njfamily.com/ask-the-expert-cerebral-palsy-toe-walking-and-spasticity-how-to-help-the-whole-child/ 
SAVE THE DATE!! - 11th Annual Gala 2022
Donating to the event helps in supporting
Kid Around the World!!
Craniofacial differences can have an impact on the emotional and psychological well-being of children around the world. We strive to provide children and their families the care and support they need to overcome these obstacles
Join us for a night filled with fun, great presentations, and your chance to win some great gift baskets, silent auction items or
50/50 raffle!
All donations help to support the NJ Craniofacial Center on their next mission trip!
Buy Tickets or Donate Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nj-craniofacial-center-gala-tickets-299490091927?aff=erelexpmlt 
It’s finally here! SPRNGTIME and good weather, baseball and softball, and more outdoor activities. Please make sure your children are wearing helmets on their bikes, scooters, roller blades, and other rides. If your child has a head injury, remember RICE. Rest, ice the bump or area, compression if there is bleeding, and elevate the head. Please seek an evaluation from a physician if your child has any concerning symptoms like worsening headache, vomiting, slurring of speech, memory issues, blurry vision, or any other neurological problem.
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Why treating the whole child requires addressing all his or her problems, not just ADHD.
BY DR. JEFFREY KORNITZER
Published: November 13, 2021
It’s not just your imagination. The diagnosis of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) has been steadily increasing over recent decades. In New Jersey, nearly 6 percent of children aged 4-17 years old are diagnosed with ADHD. While scientists and epidemiologists work to sort out the causes, many parents are left to deal with the reality: a child with ADHD. For many parents of a child with ADHD, the word “treatment” often triggers an image of a child becoming zombie-like on medication. Parents cannot be blamed for such an intrinsic reaction. Media images of ADHD and treatment of ADHD have been demonstrably biased, providing low-quality and poorly sourced information.
Check out the full article here - https://www.njfamily.com/properly-treating-adhd-requires-a-whole-child-approach/ 
NOTICE: This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for a patient/physician relationship.
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NJPNI does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, or on the basis of disability or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits of any of its programs and activities or in employment therein. This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to the Acts, Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations part 80, 84, and 91.
